Family Resource Center

We add resources regularly, so visit again soon!

At SUMC, we desire to support and empower parents in the Christian upbringing of their children.  We will be adding articles to this site to help equip you in the awesome responsibility of raising your children into Christian men and women.

SUMC Sunday School Core Knowledge Goals - Have you ever wondered what your children (birth-5th grade) should know about the Bible, God, worship, their faith?  SUMC has established some core objectives for each grade.

The Family: Together in God's Presence by John and Noel Piper - Great article about children worshipping with their parents in church.

The Family Table - Pastor Dale's suggestions on the family table, and some useful links on the subject.

Some Thoughts on Family Worship by Pastor Dale (also, here are some great links to other articles on family worship)

40 Ways for Fathers to Make a Difference by Michael Farris

31 Ways to Pray for Your Children by Bob Hostetler

Discipling Your Kids by Pastor Dale

Some Thoughts on Reading to Your Children by Pastor Dale

Great Bible Book Story Series - Pastor Dale recommends this 10-volume series to teach your children.

Choose This Day by Pastor Dale

Thoughts on the Covenant Home by Pastor Dale

An Attitude of Gratitude by Pastor Dale

Pass It On...to Our Children and Our Children's Children by Pastor Dale

It's Up to Parents to Teach Children God's Word by Voddie Baucham

Guarding Our Daughters' Moral Purity by Dennis Rainey